The Dark Hours
The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan, published by Harlequin Enterprises ULC on January 28, 2025, is a gripping narrative that intertwines past and present in a suspenseful exploration of crime and personal resilience. This original edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Julia Harte, who, after a traumatic experience in 1994 involving a serial killer in Cork, has retired to a remote cottage seeking peace. However, her past resurfaces when she learns of new murders echoing the horrors she once faced.
Readers will find a compelling blend of mystery and psychological tension as Julia is drawn back into the investigation, now equipped with the skills of a seasoned professional. The narrative delves into themes of crime and the psychological impact of unresolved trauma, showcasing Julia’s evolution from a naive officer to a determined investigator. With elements of police procedurals and psychological thrillers, The Dark Hours promises to engage those interested in the complexities of crime and the human psyche.
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“This suspenseful story will appeal to readers of contemporary police procedurals like Tana French’s Dublin Murder series and Jane Harper’s Aaron Falk series.” –Jane Harper, Booklist
Her worst nightmare just returned–but this time she’s ready
1994: When Gardas Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her career, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him…
2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now retired, with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland, where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old superintendent–two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in ’94.
It’s happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her. Yet Julia is no longer a naive junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer…
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